NVU SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 970–1170 (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math)
• Average Score: Approximately 1070
• 75th Percentile: Around 1170, meaning top applicants often score at or above this mark

Key Points:

• SAT or ACT scores are optional for admission to Northern Vermont University (NVU), as the university has adopted a test-optional policy.
• When submitted, SAT scores are evaluated as part of a holistic review process, with no strict minimum threshold.
• NVU does practice superscoring, combining the highest section scores from multiple SAT test dates to create the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as AP or IB test scores may be considered to demonstrate academic strength, especially for test-optional applicants.
• Prospective students are encouraged to aim for an SAT score of 1070 or higher to align with the average admitted student profile at Northern Vermont University.